Valuable art photograph stolen from museum in Vilnius, police seek suspect

A work by a renowned photographer has gone missing from Radvilų Palace in Vilnius, valued at €7,000. Authorities have released an image of the suspect and are appealing for assistance.

Valuable art photograph stolen from museum in Vilnius, police seek suspect

Valuable art photograph stolen from museum in Vilnius, police seek suspect

On 28 June, at approximately 13:29, a crime occurred at Radvilų Palace in Vilnius's old town. A signed photograph by renowned artist Boris Mikhaïlov went missing from the historic building located on Vilniaus Street. The stolen work has been valued at €7,000.

A pre-trial investigation has been opened by Vilnius District Police's Third City Station in connection with the incident, under Article 178, paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code, which provides for liability for the theft of another's property.

Authorities have released video footage showing a possible perpetrator and are appealing to the public. Residents who can provide any information about this person or the circumstances of the incident are urged to contact the investigating senior detective Daiva Žilinskytė. Contact can be made by telephone on +370 646 32147, by email at [email protected], or through the general emergency number 112.

Source: 15min.lt

Source: Google News LT — Crime (lt)

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